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What I did on Summer Vacation
by Cecilia
My words are from:
Left Holding the Bag: A quilting Cozy
by Carol Dean Jones...Aunty to Teddy, One Spoiled Cat
Page 87:
line 8: rotary cutter
line 12: a rather embarrassing question
line 16: quiet for a moment
In May of 2019, I decided to dust of Sassy Singer.
It was time to rekindle my love of sewing.
I took Sassy in for a tune up. When I brought her home,
Sassy and I sang many duos.
It was time to do what I have wanted to do for at least 25 years...
learn how to quilt. I find a simple quilt pattern.
I took my list of items I would need to JoAnn's.
As I was wandering around the quilting supplies,
I finally found a lady who did not appear to be too busy and who, hopefully, would not laugh at me.
I needed to ask her a rather embarrassing question.
I explained that I was trying to teach myself to quilt and I needed a
little help finding things. I showed her my list. She was quiet for a moment,
She looked up at me with a very kind smile and a twinkle in her eyes as she said
GOOD FOR YOU!!
The lady helped me find everything on my list...as I was about to check out
she asked if I had a *rotary cutter and a **self healing cutting mat. I might have looked like
a deer staring into headlights. She said no worries follow me.
Long story short I made my first quilt
Followed by at least '87' more...don't worry I won't make you look at them again.
Anyway I perfected working with pre-cut squares, borders, binding and backing.
As the hot summer progressed, it became obvious I was gonna need lots of
inside projects. I decided to make a small sample quilt of all the things I learned summer
2019. BUT I learned one more new thing...working with angles and shapes of different sizes.
Newest quilts
1.
I really wanted to learn the the **Churn Dash pattern
(*rotary cutter pictured below white handle, FYI the rotary cutter is SHARP
**self healing mat is the gray mat below, when you cut on it the cut magically disappears)
Once I made the churn dash sq....Of course I needed to incorporate it in to a quilt.
I decided to use all the things I have learned this summer.
Top and bottom row kitty 5" squares
**Churn Dash in the center: aquas prints, dark pink
Prairie Point triangles on the rosy pink
Lastly I learned how to do a self fabric border which is
made from backing fabric.
I am very proud of my 70 year old brain. I give myself an E for EFFORT.
So that is what I did on Summer Vacation.
WHAT did you do.
My think I might hang this sample quilt. I need to look into hanging methods
2.
I also taught myself how to make hourglass quilt blocks
3.
I finished number 3 on September 22...the
last day of Summer 2019
I call it POINTS
You will recognize the red and white fabric.
It was in my very first quilt.
I decided to create something I have been seeing in
My Mind's Eye using up the remainder of the red and white fabric.
I made the 4 center squares with no purpose for them at the time I finished
I bought the red, white and blue star fabric for the back
and navy for the border.
I now have a quilt to use at most major holidays.
This will be used for July 4, Memorial Day and Veteran's Day
This one is mish mash of things I've learned
and some things I've learned not to do again (LOL).
I have a few **humility squares.
They are on a need to know basis...I don't think anyone needs to know
unless they find them. LOL
** "Humility Square" is the one quilt square that Puritans or Amish quilters purposely created imperfectly in their quilts.
The white stitching you see on the back is little stars
Elkin City Park. A lovely short trail near our friend's home in Western NC.
My think I might hang this sample quilt. I need to look into hanging methods
2.
I also taught myself how to make hourglass quilt blocks
Gray kitties on the back of the hourglass quilt |
My little fingers are pointing out the hourglass blocks above. |
I finished number 3 on September 22...the
last day of Summer 2019
I call it POINTS
You will recognize the red and white fabric.
It was in my very first quilt.
I decided to create something I have been seeing in
My Mind's Eye using up the remainder of the red and white fabric.
I made the 4 center squares with no purpose for them at the time I finished
I bought the red, white and blue star fabric for the back
and navy for the border.
I now have a quilt to use at most major holidays.
This will be used for July 4, Memorial Day and Veteran's Day
This one is mish mash of things I've learned
and some things I've learned not to do again (LOL).
I have a few **humility squares.
They are on a need to know basis...I don't think anyone needs to know
unless they find them. LOL
** "Humility Square" is the one quilt square that Puritans or Amish quilters purposely created imperfectly in their quilts.
The white stitching you see on the back is little stars
Wow! We had no idea there was so much terminology involved in quilting! But then Gail says she has been riding a bicycle for half a century and can still go into a bike shop and not know the name of the part she is trying to replace!
ReplyDeleteToodle pip!
Bertie.
it's amazing what good things you can buy to make your work easier... that mat sounds interesting... we wish we had heard about it before we ruined a glass table... that table is sadly not self healing LOL
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteapplause applause!!! A wonderful offering for FFF this week (and for NF). Bravo Miss C, you have excelled... and I LOVE that last quilt!!! YAM xx
Love your story! The quilts with triangles are more challenging and you nailed it! Your quilts are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the people working at your JoAnn's know a thing or two. Last time I was in one locally, I felt like I knew more than the employees and that's really really sad. I don't have technique ... I just find a way. With LOTS of humility.
ReplyDeleteThe rotary cutter and mat are the best thing since white bread when sewing and cutting out fabric. Love all your quilts. Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteand your summer vacation will live on and on and on and on, i like these two quilts best of all, the burgundy one is my colors. i do love burgundy... they are both beautiful. i had no idea all the terminolgy involved and never heard of any of this. i just see a quilt and think i like that. i had no idea what is involved. watching you and Rose is a real education and one i will never attempt
ReplyDeleteYou sure be very happy with your quilting success, they are all wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing a great job with your quilts Cecilia. Working with triangles is not easy as the fabric stretches on the bias and you have wonderful matching points. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteWow! You have been keeping extra busy with your quilting. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThe Florida Furkids
Your quilts are beautiful. Very beautiful. I know making these make you happy.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and weekend, my friend. Big hug. ♥
your quilts are beautiful C; the recipients of said will be happy to have them; I have one my great ...maybe great great .....gran made.. and it's so fragile I'm afraid to pick it up off the chair it sets in.... :) ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteA wonderful FFF!! We really enjoy seeing all your quilts, never stop showing them!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful waterfall you found too!!
You are really 'branching out' now with different shapes! They look fabulous. And a great way to spend those hot, summer days (or very cold days). Friends usually tie tabs...cloth loops, or ties on the top and loop through dowelling to hang on the wall.
ReplyDeleteYour quilts are lovely and you are to be applauded for teaching yourself so well.
ReplyDeleteYou have really put a lot of effort into this! I'm very impressed by the results.
ReplyDeleteYou have done an amazing job with all of these. I am very impressed! XO
ReplyDeleteYou are amazingly fast and an amazingly fast learner. Those sure don't look like they were done by a "beginner," or over just one summer. we're all proud of you!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness! You are churning out the quilts like a factory! Isn't it fun? I'm sure you could open your own quilt shop if you wanted to. Love all the colors and designs. Hope you're as proud of yourself as we all are of you!
ReplyDeleteLove, Pam
I am so glad you have found quilting! It looks enjoyable.
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